Project Management Handbook: Operational Excellence Series

Project Management Handbook provides a practical, disciplined approach for managing projects from initiation through completion. Projects come in all sizes and levels of complexity, but successful projects share a need for clear goals, defined requirements, effective teams, disciplined planning, execution, communication, and follow-through. Using the seven-step Project Management for Success process, this handbook guides project managers and project teams through: - Set-up the Project- Understand the Requirements- Create the Team- Construct the Plan- Execute the Plan- Sign-off and Close the Project- Salute the Team The handbook provides practical guidance for developing project charters, requirements, stakeholder and communication plans, resource plans, RACI matrices, work breakdown structures, schedules, risk and change-control processes, issue and quality management, procurement, financial reporting, status reporting, lessons learned, and project closeout. It also addresses the human side of project management, including high-performing teams, conflict resolution, consensus building, brainstorming, Six Thinking Hats, SMART goals, concise and informative communication, and training management. Designed as a practical desktop reference, Project Management Handbook provides a straightforward framework that can be applied to projects across industries and adapted to the size, value, and complexity of the project.